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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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